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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.46, 681.70 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.46, 681.70 and 176.90 is: 265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.46 : 681.70 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.46/681.70 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.46x = 681.70 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.46x = 120,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,592.73/454.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.35

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